Nathan Tadhg Patrick

Final Report

The Final Report is the culmination of the research and analysis of the Hilton Hotel at BWI Airport over the past year for Nate's Senior Thesis project. It includes the new mechanical systems design, lighting analysis, acoustical analysis, and an overall costs analysis.

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Executive Summary

The new mechanical systems design for the Hilton Hotel at BWI Airport is described in the Final Report. It includes the background and design objectives for the project, as well as the research, procedure, and calculations done during the design process. Also covered are the breadth topics studied of Lighting and Acoustics. The Appendices contain all additional information used, and they are attached at the end of the report.

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Thesis Abstract

Acknowledements

Executive Summary

Project Background

Building Systems Overview

Existing Mechanical Systems

Design Considerations

Mechanical Systems Design

Energy and Emissions Analyses

Lighting Analysis

Acoustical Analysis

Overall Cost Analysis

Conclusions and Recommendations

References

Appendices

The Appendices include all the files used as reference for the Final Report.

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Appendix A - Chiller Selection

Appendix B - Cooling Tower Selection

Appendix C - Pump Selection

Appendix D - Heat Exchanger Selection

Appendix E - Air Handling Unit and Rooftop Unit Selection

Appendix F - Dedicated Outdoor Air System Unit Selection

Appendix G - Fan Coil Unit Selection

Appendix H - Typical Guest Room Lighting Renderings

Appendix J - Lighting Selection

Appendix K - Acoustical Analysis

Appendix L - Overall Cost Analysis

Appendix M - HAP Report Files